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Some day, when Georgia has fully recovered, this spot too, will feel the returning tide of her generous, healthy blood.
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Whitelaw Reid
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gutenberg.orgWhitelaw Reid: “Some day, when Georgia has fully recovered, this spot too, will feel the returning tide of her generous, healthy blood.”
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Reid expresses hope for the future recovery and vitality of Georgia after the Civil War.
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